Uponor Pipes & Fittings
by Uponor Corporation (Finland)Uponor manufactures PEX-a crosslinked polyethylene pipe, ProPEX expansion fittings, manifolds, and radiant floor heating systems. Their PEX-a pipe features thermal memory that allows kinked pipe to be repaired with a heat gun, and expansion fittings create full-flow connections without restricting pipe diameter.
Uponor Pipes & Fittings Product Lines
Certifications & Standards
Pipes & Fittings How-To Guides
View All →How to Solder Copper Pipe
Solder (sweat) copper pipe joints the right way -- cut, clean, flux, heat, and feed solder for watertight connections that last the life of the building.
How to Use SharkBite Fittings
Use SharkBite push-fit fittings on copper, PEX, or CPVC -- how they work, how to prep the pipe, how to connect, and how to disconnect when needed.
How to Fix a Burst Pipe
Stop the flooding, patch the pipe, and make a permanent repair -- emergency and long-term fixes for a burst water pipe using SharkBite fittings, compression couplings, or solder.
Common Pipes & Fittings Problems
View All →Pinhole Leaks in Copper
Tiny holes from the inside out due to pitting corrosion. Start as small drips or green stains. One is a repair. Multiple are a warning that the entire system may be deteriorating.
Water Hammer
Loud banging when a valve closes suddenly. Shockwave can damage pipes, loosen fittings, and stress connections. Fix: hammer arrestors, recharge air chambers, or reduce pressure.
Frozen Pipes
Water freezing inside a pipe generates over 2,000 PSI -- enough to split copper, PEX, or PVC. Pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces, attics, and garages are most vulnerable. Quick thawing before a burst saves thousands.